Business News

Lauer-Manguso & Associates Architects, 4080 Ridge Lea Road, recently appointed Adam Pyse in a work/study partnership as a student at the University of Buffalo School of Architecture.

Graham Arndt of Amherst recently passed level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst program. He is an associate financial advisor for Jeffrey M. Goldfarb & Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.

Ben Garelick Jewelers is holding "Ladies Night Out" from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 to benefit the American Cancer Society in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. For a donation of $25, women can take part in mini-makeovers, wine tasting, light hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, the chance to win a Hearts on Fire diamond pendant and a $50 Ben Garelick gift certificate. In addition to Ben Garelick, other sponsors include: R Salon and Wine Room, both of Williamsville. Ben Garelick Jewelers is located at 5001 Transit Road in Williamsville. Reservations are recommended and can be made by contacting Shirl Clark at 689-6982, ext. 116.

BNI Business Makers will meet from 6:45 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at Marinaccio's Restaurant, 5877 Main St., Williamsville. Deb Nye, professional real estate consultant with MJ Peterson, will speak about "How to Sell Your Home for the Most Money in Today's Market." For information, call 913-1541.

The Amherst Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 1952 Kensington Ave. in Brookfield Country Club, 5120 Shimmerville Road, Clarence. The event is free to members, $25 for non-members. Registration is required for all. For more information, call 632-6905.

Carr Marketing Communications, a strategic planning and marketing communications consulting firm, has named Jim Pasinski public relations manager. He will work with Carr clients in the areas of manufacturing and environmental communications, finance, healthcare and economic development.